A South Korean court fines the operator and chief executive of Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant Evett after a dessert is served topped with ants, an insect not approved for consumption under local food safety rules. The charges focus on the inclusion of insects that do not meet legal approval requirements for consumption.
According to reports, prosecutors initially seek a jail term for Evett’s chief executive. The BBC reports the owner avoids jail but is ordered to pay 15 million won. The Guardian says the operator is fined 10 million won and the chief executive is fined 15 million won, citing Newsis. The outlets largely agree on the outcome of the case and the legal basis related to unapproved ingredients, though they emphasize different aspects of the penalties and prosecutorial stance.
